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Application Note 1027_a: OpenLM Agent Installation and Configuration

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OpenLM Utilizer Agent

The OpenLM Utilizer Agent is the end user tool of the OpenLM system. It completes the OpenLM license monitoring tool from the End user’s point of view. It provides end users the following capabilities:

  • Query license availability.
  • Check which users are holding required licenses.
  • View a user’s full set of details as they appear on the LDAP, and communicate with users regarding license availability.
  • Receive license availability notifications as soon as requested licenses become available.
  • Report the session’s active project (mainly for billing purposes).

OpenLM Active Agent

The Active Agent incorporates all the characteristics of the Utilizer Agent. On top of that, it supports an extension that enables system administrators to shut down open applications either manually, or by defining a timeout policy. In this manner, system administrators can suspend or save and close idle applications, in order to make more efficient use of licenses. The Active Agent features a user-friendly interface that enables users to quickly reopen closed applications, or resume suspended ones.

Installation

Download and save the Openlm Utilizer or Active Agent MSI installation file from the Download section of OpenLM’s site. Double-click it, and follow the instructions of the installation wizard.

When installing the Active Agent, the Extensions “OpenLM Extensions” dialog window appears.

The user may either:

  • Select to install the appropriate software extensions, thus ruling an idle application to be treated in the “Save and Close” method, or
  • Select NOT to install the appropriate software extensions, thus ruling an idle application to be treated in the “Suspend and Resume” method, even though it is an “Extension Supported” application.

For more information on Extension-Enabled applications, please refer to “Application Note 1005: Configuring OpenLM to close idle Licenses”.

At the end of the installation process, in the “Agent Configuration” dialog window, type in the OpenLM server with which the Agent is required to connect, and click the “Apply” button. The Installation is now complete, can be changed at any time (see below).

After installing:

The OpenLM Agent icon appears on the “system tray”.
OpenLM Agent in a connected state:
OpenLM Agent in a disconnected state:

Agent Configuration

  • Right click on the agent icon and select ‘OpenLM Agent Configuration’. The Agent configuration window opens.
  • Select the Agent’s language.
  • Type in the OpenLM server name or IP.
  • Type in the OpenLM server port. This is by default 7012.
  • Click the “Check connectivity to OpenLM server” button.

Advanced settings:

  • Logger Configuration File: Type in the location of the Agent Log File.
  • Logging Level: Adjust the Agent’s logging level.
  • Skip Double Instances Alert: This option either enables or blocks alerts when trying to open two agent sessions simultaneously. This option is set active by default.
  • Use Local Computer’s Proxy Settings: This setting may solve issues that originate using a proxy server. This option is set inactive by default.
  • Shut Agent when products Are inactive… : These parameters are relevant for VM servers. When OpoenLM closes a licensed application, the VM (e.g: Citrix) is kept in use by the workstation, unnecessarily consuming a license. This configuration shuts down the OpenLM Agent after INACTIVITY_TIME, thus releasing the VM license.

The OpenLM Java Agent window

The OpenLM Agent window shows the Feature usage status, per License Server, Vendor and User name. Individual user data is also available through the Agent; Just click a chart line to get more information on the user who is currently occupying the license.

Revision 0.1, Apr29 2012.

Application Note 1027: OpenLM Java Agent Installation and Configuration

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General

The OpenLM Java Agent is an end-user tool that enables OpenLM to interact with the end user in order to promote license availability. System administrators are granted full control over any functions available to the end user.
The OpenLM Java Agent is a “lightweight” software component. It is apparent on screen as an icon, located on the end users “System tray bar”. The Java Agent facilitates the following abilities:

  • Query license availability, license users and full users details.
  • Receive license availability notifications.
  • Report any active projects.

This article elaborates the installation process of the Java Agent.
The OpenLM Java Agent can run on any Java supported system. It is primarily intended for UNIX or Linux OS. OpenLM provides a native Windows agent recommended for a Windows environment.

Prerequisite

It is necessary to have the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.6 (or newer) installed.

Installation

1. Unzip the Openlm Java Agent zip file and copy all files from the Agent directory to a folder.
Ensure that the target folder does not have “read only” permissions.

2. Run the software using a terminal on the Unix \ Linux workstation:
cd to the target folder, and run the command:
java -jar openlm_agent.jar &

If the following message appears, make sure that the Java software is in the system path or uses full path.

After installing:

The OpenLM Agent icon appears on the “system tray”.
OpenLM Agent in a connected state:      
OpenLM Agent in a disconnected state:

The OpenLM Agent may be set to start with your system; this setting is available in all UNIX/Linux systems.

Agent Configuration

  • Right click on the agent icon and select ‘OpenLM Agent Configuration’. The Agent configuration window opens.
  • Select the Agent’s language.
  • Type in the OpenLM server name or IP.
  • Type in the OpenLM server port. This is by default 7012.
  • Click the “Check connectivity to OpenLM server” button.

Advanced settings:

  • Logger Configuration File: Type in the location of the Agent Log File.
  • Logging Level: Adjust the Agent’s logging level.
  • Skip Double Instances Alert: This option either enables or blocks alerts when trying to open two agent sessions simultaneously. This option is set active by default.
  • Use Local Computer’s Proxy Settings: This setting may solve issues that originate using a proxy server. This option is set inactive by default.
  • Shut Agent when products Are inactive… : These parameters are relevant for VM servers. When OpenLM closes a licensed application, the VM (e.g: Citrix) is kept in use by the workstation, unnecessarily consuming a license. This configuration shuts down the OpenLM Agent after INACTIVITY_TIME, thus releasing the VM license.

The OpenLM Java Agent window

The OpenLM Java Agent window shows the Feature usage status, per Server, Vendor and User name. Individual user data is also available through the Agent; Mark a chart line and click the “Show Users” button to get more information on the user who is currently using the license. (See license usage information below)

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OpenLM Maintenance Release Version 1.7.2.1

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Version 1.7.2.1

Version 1.7.2.1 is a maintenance release to version 1.7. It contains some bug fixes to problems found in previous versions. We  recommend that users to whom these problems may be relevant to upgrade their system to this version.

Upgrading

In order to upgrade to version 1.7.2.1:

  1. Backup your DB file (Typically located in: C:\Program Files\OpenLM\OpenLM Server\db)
  2. Stop the OpenLM Server service
  3. Make sure ALL windows are closed; especially the services window.
  4. Install the new version on top of the existing one.

What’s new in version 1.7.2.1 ?

OpenLM Server:

  1. Fix for logs uploader.
  2. Fix for DataExporter (timeout for http request).

OpenLM Agent (version 1.7.1.0)

  1. Fixed an issue that caused the software to close without showing a notification – in some cases.
  2. Fix localization issues for countries that use comma (,) as decimal point.
  3. Fix Portuguese configuration form (Bug #309).
  4. “License Usage Information” now shows available licenses.
  5. Improved “License Usage Information” & “Recently Closed Documents” windows loading time.

 

Application Note 1000: OpenLM system structure overview

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Application Note 1000: OpenLM system structure overview

Table of contents

OpenLM
OpenLM’s customer testimonials
The OpenLM solution
Components of the OpenLM system
Block Diagram
OpenLM Software Modules
OpenLM Server
OpenLM EasyAdmin
OpenLM Broker
OpenLM Alert
OpenLM Utilizer Agent
OpenLM Active Agent
OpenLM External Data Base (DB) Support
OpenLM Groups & Projects
OpenLM Role Based Security
OpenLM Option File Management
OpenLM Logs Uploader

OpenLM

OpenLM is a licensing management software company with an international install base. Companies that use OpenLM’s software range from global corporations and nation-wide companies to small offices. Our company’s commitment to innovation guarantees that our clients constantly receive updates with the most advanced technology.

OpenLM’s customer testimonials

Please review a partial list of OpenLM’s satisfied customers,

http://www.openlm.com/index.php/about-us-topmenu-3/customers

and their testimonials:

http://www.openlm.com/index.php/support/testimonials-topmenu-29

The OpenLM solution

OpenLM’s Software provides a comprehensive management solution for license management software such as FLEXlm, FLEXnet, Sentinel RMS, Sentinel HASP, RLM, IBM LUM and LM-X. The software provides productivity tools for system administrators, managers and end users. OpenLM’s software supports the major trends in the field of license management, e.g.: license consolidation, Usage charge back (usage billing), usage trend analysis etc. The software provides a comprehensive solution that combines the best of breed software, superior support, implementation and consulting services, in order to ensure your success.

OpenLM is proudly ISO9001:2008 certified by the ANAB (the U.S. accreditation body for management systems), and an ESRI business partner.

OpenLM’s solution is tailored according to specific customer needs, optimizing the licensing system and increasing software productivity.

Components of the OpenLM system

OpenLM’s basic software package includes the core OpenLM Server module and its user interface; the OpenLM EasyAdmin module.

In addition to these core components, the OpenLM Broker and the OpenLM Utilizer Agent modules are incorporated in the basic software package, but their installation is not mandatory; The Open LM system can function without the use of these two components.

The OpenLM software package also includes several optional modules / capabilities, which are commonly referred to as “OpenLM extensions”. These extensions provide additional functions such as:

  • OpenLM Active Agent (Active release of licenses)
  • External DB support
  • Groups and projects management
  • Role based security
  • Option file management
  • OpenLM Alerts
  • OpenLM Logs Uploader

The OpenLM Extensions are separately licensed:

  • Some of them are included within the OpenLM Server but require additional licensing
  • Others require the installation of an additional software module.

Block Diagram

Figure1 (below) shows a generalized block diagram of OpenLM’s license management solution:

OpenLM Software Modules

OpenLM Server

The OpenLM Server is the core element of the OpenLM system. It integrates the functionality of all other peripheral system components, such as the OpenLM EasyAdmin, OpenLM Agent, OpenLM Alerts, and OpenLM Broker. It is responsible for collecting information from various system components and storing it in an embedded relational DB. External databases like Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server are also supported.

The OpenLM Server is implemented as a Windows service and could be installed on any network machine. It enables monitoring and managing of multiple license servers, over LAN or WAN networks. Common OpenLM Server configurations may vary from one or more license managers nationwide to multiple license servers located worldwide, over different time zones.

OpenLM EasyAdmin

OpenLM EasyAdmin is the administrative interface of the OpenLM system. EasyAdmin’s control panel features a desktop interface that enables users to configure the OpenLM Server; OpenLM’s core component. Some of EasyAdmin’s main properties are listed below:

  • EasyAdmin Easily extracts statistical license usage information from all attached license servers.
  • EasyAdmin’s role-based security enables system administrators to grant varying degrees of access to different groups of users.
  • EasyAdmin can run on any standard web browser (e.g.: Mozilla FireFox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome) and be accessed from any machine in the organization.
  • EasyAdmin features a touch interface that is compatible with mobile operating systems like Android, IOS, Blackberry and Windows Mobile. The OpenLM EasyAdmin Mobile application is particularly useful for after-hours crisis management situations.
  • EasyAdmin’s streamlined user interface design promotes simple and effective use of its unique capabilities.

OpenLM Broker

The OpenLM Broker is an optional server component that runs on the license server machine. The Broker performs tasks as dictated by OpenLM Server, and is required in order to provide advanced licensing information and sophisticated abilities.

The Broker’s main task is to extract License Manager Servers’ debug log information and to push it to the OpenLM server. This action facilitates reading of license servers’ log files. Other capabilities provided by the broker are:

  • Controlling license servers remotely (e.g. start / stop the servers)
  • Managing FLEXLM option files.
  • Generating denial reports and
  • Support of complex configurations, e.g. license servers that work over WAN networks.

The Broker is an independent java based software module that can run on any license server operating system: UNIX, Linux or Windows.

OpenLM Alert

The OpenLM Alert is a dedicated alerting service for the OpenLM system. This module alerts system administrators when predefined conditions are met. Alert service users can set complex alert conditions on multiple license servers. For example, if the combined usage of a certain feature on servers A and B is above a certain threshold, an email message will be sent, alerting those concerned to the situation. The Alert service also supports adjustable timing for alert checking and message sending. Alert destinations are also configurable; Alerts could be sent to the EasyAdmin interface, over emails, as SMS text messages, or directed to a system event log.

OpenLM Utilizer Agent

The OpenLM Utilitzer Agent is the end user tool of the OpenLM system. It provides OpenLM users with the following capabilities:

  • Query license availability.
  • Check which users are holding required licenses.
  • View a user’s full set of details as they appear on the LDAP, and communicate with users regarding license availability.
  • Receive license availability notifications as soon as requested licenses become available.
  • Report the session’s active project (mainly for billing purposes).

OpenLM Active Agent

The Active Agent incorporates all the characteristics of the Utilizer Agent. On top of that, it supports an extension that enables system administrators to shut down open application either manually, or by defining a timeout policy. In this manner, system administrators can save, close, or suspend idle applications, in order to make more efficient use of licenses. The Active Agent features a user-friendly interface that enables users to quickly reopen closed applications, or resume suspended ones.

OpenLM External Data Base (DB) Support

This extension facilitates saving license usage information on an external Data Base such as an Oracle or MS SQL Server. By default, OpenLM uses an embedded DB. External DB support is recommended for management of large licensing systems.

OpenLM Groups & Projects

This extension enables collecting license usage information from Groups of users or projects. This capability is predominantly used by companies that charge back usage time to cost centers. The Groups & Projects extension synchronizes users’ data with its LDAP Data Base (Active Directory), keeping the data collection process fully automatic.

OpenLM Role Based Security

The OpenLM Server supports a role-based security feature that enables the implementation of customized access to OpenLM tools by setting access roles. This feature facilitates the implementation of OpenLM tools for diverse groups; e.g.: help desk, system administrators, managers and developers. The role based security system secures nearly all parts of the system entities, such as listed servers, fields and action buttons.

OpenLM Option File Management

The OpenLM Option File Management extension employs LDAP (Active Directory), to enable system administrators to manage Option Files easily from the EasyAdmin web based interface. This gives the system administrators easy control over the access of user groups and individuals to licenses.

OpenLM Logs Uploader

The OpenLM Logs Uploader extension enables loading of historical FLEXlm debug log files. This extension is essential for investigating historical license usage. Logs Uploader is also necessary for checking license usage in files received from customer sites, typically in order to charge per use.

Application Note 1010: OpenLM license management system Complete Installation guide.

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General:

This guide describes the process of Installing the OpenLM license management system version 1.7, and applying its basic configurations to get it running in a client company’s work environment. The setup process consists of the following stages:

  1. Selecting the system’s components according to the system’s requirements

  2. Installing the OpenLM components

  3. Configuring the OpenLM components

  4. Setting up the OpenLM database

  5. Running OpenLM 1.7, checking its proper functionality

Components of the OpenLM system

OpenLM’s basic software package includes the core OpenLM Server module and its user interface; the OpenLM EasyAdmin module. In addition to those, further optional components are available. These optional components are:

  • OpenLM Broker

  • OpenLM Agent

  • OpenLM Alerts

  • Log file Uploader

The OpenLM software package also includes extensions, which provide additional functionality such as:

  • OpenLM Active Agent

  • External DB support

  • Groups and projects management

  • Role base security

  • Option file management

The image below depicts a generalized block diagram of OpenLM’s license management solution:

OpenLM Server

The OpenLM Server is the core element of the OpenLM system. It integrates the functionality of all other peripheral system components, such as the OpenLM EasyAdmin, OpenLM Agent, OpenLM Alerts, and OpenLM Broker.

OpenLM EasyAdmin

OpenLM’s EasyAdmin is the administrative interface of the OpenLM system. EasyAdmin’s control panel features a desktop interface that facilitates:

  • Configuration of the OpenLM Server, OpenLM’s core component

  • Management of license servers

  • License usage data extraction for Investigative and statistics purposes.

OpenLM Broker

The OpenLM Broker is an optional server component that runs on the license server machine. The Broker performs tasks as dictated by OpenLM Server, and is required in order to provide advanced licensing information and sophisticated abilities.

OpenLM Alert

The OpenLM Alert is a dedicated alerting service for the OpenLM system. This module alerts system administrators when predefined conditions are met.

OpenLM Utilizer Agent

The OpenLM Utilitzer Agent is the end user tool of the OpenLM system.

OpenLM Active Agent

OpenLM’s Active Agent extension allows system administrators to define a timeout policy. In this manner, system administrators can save, close or suspend idle applications, in order to make more efficient use of licenses.

OpenLM External Data Base (DB) Support

This extension enables OpenLM to save license usage information on an external database such as an Oracle or MS SQL Server. By default, OpenLM uses an embedded DB. External DB support is recommended for management of large licensing systems.

OpenLM Groups & Projects

This extension enables OpenLM to collect license usage information from groups of users or projects. The Groups & Projects extension synchronizes users’ data with its LDAP database (Active Directory), keeping the data collection process fully automatic.

OpenLM Role Based Security

The OpenLM Server supports a role-based security feature that enables it to implement customized access to OpenLM tools by setting access roles.

OpenLM Option File Management

The OpenLM Option File Management extension enables system administrators to manage Option Files easily from the EasyAdmin web based interface.

OpenLM Logs Uploader

The OpenLM Logs Uploader extension enables loading historical FLEXlm debug log files. This extension is essential for investigating historical license usage.

System Requirements

OpenLM has published the system requirements for the new version 1.7. Please observe these requirements and ensure the system is compliant to it.

http://www.openlm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=26

You may also find this OpenLM FAQ guide useful.

Installing the system components

The OpenLM System components are available for download on the OpenLM site. After filling in your name and email, you would be directed to the download section. Select the OpenLM Version 1.7 section:

OpenLM Server

Start the installation process by installing the latest OpenLM server version.

If this is not a new installation, the production database file must first be backed up: Copy the “OPENLM_DB.GDB” file (typically located under “C:\Program Files\OpenLM\OpenLM Server\db”) onto a different directory.

Continue the installation process:

1. Download the OpenLM Server package to its designated machine.

2. Read the license agreement and the subsequent information page.

3. Follow the standard installation instructions. The OpenLM Server configuration tool opens on the “License Servers” tab.

4. Add a new license server:

  • Click the ‘Add’ button.

  • Type in the License server’s host name or IP (e.g. lm10) and Port number (e.g. 27000) Default Port numbers per license server type are elaborated here.

  • Select the new License server’s type (e.g. FlexLM) Please also refer to Server type respective Application Note: FlexLM, Reprise RLM / IBM LUM / Sentinel RMS / Sentinel HASP / DSLS.

  • Type in an informative name (e.g. “lm10 – ArcGis server”)

  • Select the license server’s time zone (e.g. UTC+1)

  • Check the “Is Triad” according to the License managers redundancy layout.and whether

  • Check the ‘Enabled’ check box.

5. Click the “Check” button, to check connectivity with the license server.

The image below demonstrates a configuration of four license servers.

Repeat steps 4 & 5 for all license servers.

6. Click ‘Apply’ and close the configuration window. Changes and additional configurations can be made at any stage in the OpenLM Server configuration window.

You could find it on

Windows’ Start button → All Programs → OpenLM → Server → OpenLM Server Configuration

7. Register the OpenLM server tool, and finish the installation.

The EasyAdmin Interface

The EasyAdmin web application is the main OpenLM users interface.

You could find it on:

Windows’ Start button → All Programs → OpenLM → OpenLM EasyAdmin2.

The OpenLM EasyAdmin opens. Click the start EasyAdmin start button to explore this application’s features.

The image above is an example of an EasyAdmin workspace. It features Administrative tools, License data, License usage data, Graphic usage representation, Roles and permissions’ assignment, and Active Agent capabilities.

OpenLM Broker

Download the OpenLM Broker and install it on each license manager machine in the system. Select the download version according to the operating system that runs on the License manager machine: Windows or Unix/Linux.

Please refer to the “OpenLM Broker Quick start guide – Application note 1004” document for detailed information regarding the installation and configuration of the OpenLM Broker.

OpenLM Utilizer Agent (Windows)

Download the OpenLM Utilizer Agent tool, and install it on each end – user workstation that would run applications managed by the OpenLM Server.

Please refer to the Agent Installation Guide for more information. A silent installation option is available for the Utilizer Agent. Please read about this option here.

OpenLM Active Agent (Windows)

Download the OpenLM Active Agent tool, and install it on each end – user station that would run applications managed by the OpenLM Server.

Please refer to the “Agent Troubleshooting Guide – Application note 1002” for more information on Agent installation and further OpenLM extensions’ capabilities.

OpenLM Java Agent (Unix/Linu)

The OpenLM Java Agent is the equivalent of the OpenLM Utilizer Agent for Linux / Unix systems.

OpenLM Alerts system

Download the OpenLM Alerts tool, and install it on the OpenLM server machine. Please refer to the “OpenLM Alerts: Application note 1013” document for more information on OpenLM’s Alerts installation and configuration.

Setting up the OpenLM database

OpenLM uses a relational database in order to store its configuration information and license usage information. Please read this document for more details regarding OpenLM data storage. Configuring the database is done via a designated form. Please read the OpenLM Database Configuration Form document for more information on that.

Revision table

Revision

Author

Date

Remarks

0.1 – Preliminary

Orik

Oct 17,  2011

Preliminary

1.0

Orik

Oct 30, 2011

Revised.

1.1

Orik

Jun28, 2012

Revised.

Agent Installation Guide

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OpenLM Agent Installation Guide

OpenLM Agent is the end-user tool of OpenLM System. The purpose of the agent is to allow OpenLM to interact with the end user in order to provide better license availability.
System administrators can have full control over the functionality that is available to the end user.

OpenLM Agent is a “lightweight” software that appears as a blue icon located on the end users “Windows Notification Area”. The system provides the following services:

  • Allowing the user to query license availability, license users and full users details.
  • Allowing the user to receive license availability notifications.
  • Allowing the user to report active project.
  • Allowing the administrator to release a license or close an application that is not in use.

Installation and configuration

Download the latest version of the Agent from our downloads area. The installation is a normal “Next-Next” installation, we will only explain the unusual parts.

Extension installation

“OpenLM Extensions” allows OpenLM to provide dedicated services to specific software systems. The extensions enable the “Save Project” functionality in case of a need to close the software remotely.

OpenLM extension licensing usage depends on another license from OpenLM.

“OpenLM Agent Installer” will suggest to install an extension if a supported system is installed on the local machine. Version 1.6 supports extensions for ESRI Desktop ArcGIS and Autodesk software. Selecting one of the available options will install the extension onto the software.

(The example above shows that extensions are available for ArcGIS network licenses and Autocad network licenses (from Autodesk).

When the installation finishes the “Agent Configuration Window” pops up:

OpenLM Server Settings:

OpenLM Server – OpenLM Server name. Note that it does not have to be the license manager server name, it may be, if OpenLM is installed on the same machine as the license manager.
Port – OpenLM Server port (by default 7012).

After setting server name and port, click “Check connectivity to OpenLM Server”.
If everything is configured properly, the system will show the following message:

Advanced:

Logger Configuration File – Sets the location of the “Agent Log File”.
Logging Level –  Sets the Agents logging level after the installation.
Box 1-  “Skip Double Instances Alert”.

This option enable or blocks warning alerts when trying to open two agent session simultaneously. This option is ON by default.

Box 2-  “Shut Agent When Products Are Inactive”.

This option is useful when installing OpenLM Agent on a  terminal server (Citrix for example). This option is OFF by default

Box 3- “Use Local Computer’s Proxy Settings”

This setting may solve possible problems when working with a proxy server. This option is OFF by default

 

 

Workstations tab in EasyAdmin2 (Version 1.5.5)

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OpenLM’s workstation tab was completely updated in version 1.5.5 of OpenLM. This short article explains the new functionality.

Four new columns are introduced in the workstations panel: “IP Address“, “User idle time“, “Online” and “Controlled” that replaces the “Managed” column in earlier versions. These columns are added to “Hostname” and “Agent version“. “Last Heart Bit” column has been removed.

A short description of each column:

Hostname shows the workstation’s name as reported by FLEXlm or other supported license manager.

IP Address is collected when the system is set to resolve stations names (This is an optional setting at OpenLM Configuration form->Advanced).

Last User is the name of the username that was last active on this workstation. This value is only available when OpenLM Agent is distributed to end users workstations.

Agent Version column shows the version of the OpenLM Agent installed on this workstation. This information is very useful when distributing or updating agents on users workstations.

The User Idle Time column displays the number of seconds passed since the user was active on the workstation. This column will only display information when an agent is installed on the end user workstation.

The Online column has two possible values, online (green) or offline (gray). A workstation will always be offline if an agent is not installed on it. When an agent is installed, the workstation will be online when at least one user is logged in. It takes about five minutes before OpenLM switches a workstation’s status from online to offline or vise verse.

The Controlled column is only relevant to supported systems, at this stage, OpenLM for ESRI ArcGIS. This column indicates if OpenLM Extension is properly installed on the ESRI Desktop ArcGIS software. When OpenLM Extension communicates successfully with OpenLM server through OpenLM Agent then the workstation is controlled.

The information provided by the updated workstation tab in EasyAdmin2 interface allows system administrators and managers to control license activity. For example:

  • Recognize users that are idle and consume a floating license.
  • Recognize unauthorized access to the floating licenses.
  • Locate workstation that does not have OpenLM installed.
  • Locate uncontrolled installations of ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software.
  • Control the distribution of OpenLM Agent to end users workstations.
  • Etc…